Concert, treasure hunt and a magician: the 2026 Fête des Pîtres program at the Monnaie de Paris

Monnaie de Paris marks its anniversary this June… and it bears a very special name. The French mint was indeed established on June 25, 864, thanks to the Edict of Ptises, issued by King Charles II. Each year, the Monnaie de Paris invites us to celebrate the Feast of Ptres, for a weekend of free, festive surprises...

This year, the Monnaie de Paris is set to mark its 1,162nd birthday over the weekend of June 20–21, 2026. We’re gearing up for a whole host of playful, educational, and artistic activities for friends or family at this uniquely Parisian museum. Need I remind you that the Monnaie de Paris and its happenings are completely free during this special weekend? Seriously, you won’t want to miss it!

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So what can you expect this weekend for the anniversary celebration? Tours, games, concerts, crafts, demonstrations... there’s something for everyone, and for all ages. The event is open without needing a reservation, but the venue could fill up quickly: to be sure you can enjoy all of these activities, we recommend arriving early.

What’s on the agenda for this Fête des Pîtres 2026 at the Monnaie de Paris:

Saturday, June 20

• Conservatory concert in the 6th arrondissement

Sunday, June 21

• Concert by the Brass of the Mini Ogre, the Brass Ensemble of the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra: a musical and educational tale for a narrator.

Over the two days

• Educational mediation
• Treasure hunt
• Magician
• Food truck
• Free and open access to the museum and to the exhibition « CLING! »

A great cultural weekend awaits you with the Fête des Pîtres! And don't forget to celebrate a happy birthday at La Monnaie de Paris, of course.